Breakfast Attendant

Highgate; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality management is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to provide exceptional service in the breakfast area. This role involves greeting guests, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting food and beverage service. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and possess effective communication skills.

Benefits

Travel discounts

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401k plan for eligible staff

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or related service preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers card.
• Legal age to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas.
• Assist with guest requests and communicate VIP details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an industry innovator. It is a dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its portfolio exceeds $20B in asset value and generates over $5B in revenue. Highgate provides guidance throughout the hospitality property cycle, develops bespoke hotel brands, and utilizes proprietary revenue management tools to optimize performance and asset value. The company’s leadership comprises experienced hotel management professionals, and it maintains offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

La Quinta Colorado Springs - South/Airport, 2750 Geyser Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Overview

The Breakfast Attendant provides exceptional, courteous service in the hotel’s breakfast area.

Pay Rate: $15.25

Highgate offers travel discounts, competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits, and a 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time staff.

Applications are ongoing. Apply at: www.highgate.com/careers

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests promptly and courteously.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and name tag.
• Ensure cleanliness and presentation of menus and service areas.
• Clear, clean, and reset tables and hotel spaces as needed.
• Restock and organize service areas; complete side work each shift.
• Assist with guest requests and communicate VIP details to relevant departments.
• Support food and beverage service, including dishwashing, restocking, cleaning, and floor maintenance.
• Know service standards for room service orders.
• Be familiar with menus and specials across departments.
• Handle cashiering duties, including closing checks and shift paperwork.
• Perform opening and closing procedures and side work as assigned.
• Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, local attractions, and area activities.
• Produce high-quality drinks, including specialty coffee, tea, cocktails, and other beverages as required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, speed, and accuracy in job performance.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; hotel or related experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal age to serve alcohol and ability to pass responsible serving courses (e.g., TIPs).
• Ability to obtain and provide a Food Handlers card as required.
• Quick and accurate decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm under stress and demonstrate professionalism.
• Understanding of hotel products and guest services.
• Effective communication skills with guests and team members.
• Positive attitude and service-oriented mindset.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage standards, guest etiquette, and relations.
• Basic math skills for operations.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and memos.
• Patience, tact, diplomacy, and willingness to learn and support team members.